You may have already been aware of the demands of your child wanting a Webkins pet.
What on earth are they? do I hear you ask? Well they are not just a plush toy that's for sure because with each Webkins or Webkinz (with a "z") as it is sometimes spelled, you get a secret code and with this code you can open a whole new Webkinz world.
A world where you can adopt a virtual webkinz pet that has to nurtured and cared for.
One thing than must be said, and must be a concern for every parent or guardian where children's online safety is concerned, the Webkinz website is a very safe environment for children.
When your child enters the world of Webkinz he or she will not only be playing and having fun but will be learning too.
So how can a Webkinz virtual pet educate your sibling? For one, money management.
How to earn it and spend it wisely.
During their adventures in Webkinz world children can play games, answer questions and undertake tasks, during which they can earn KinzCash or virtual money.
They will need to earn KinzCash to buy things for their virtual pet such as medicine should their pet become unwell.
Under these circumstances it is the child's responsibility to take care of their pet.
The child will need to take care of their Webkinz in every way including feeding it so they will need to budget for food.
Also shelter will be needed so you can see how that, although this is a virtual pet we are talking about, your child will need to learn the importance of looking after something that requires money and they will learn the value of money.
They will undoubtedly learn some valuable life lessons.
Your child will learn the necessity of goal setting and need to save for things required for their pet.
They will come to learn that they will need to earn a regular amount and to budget for the welfare of their online pet.
So you can see that by having fun and playing games online with a Webkinz virtual pet can teach children so much about the real world.